One of the key dynamics of this legislative saga is that Republican objections to the bill, however strong or unambiguous, tend to melt away in the face of partisan pressure. Senator Bill Cassidy had once articulated the strongest opposition to Trumpcare, arguing that coverage gains in Obamacare should actually be expanded rather than rolled back. Cassidy endorsed the “Jimmy Kimmel test,” saying he would not support any bill that makes medical care unaffordable for an American with preexisting conditions.

Date: July 14th, 2017 10:46 PMAuthor: proles in Owsley County, KY partying in the street

dems fucked up after jew schumer signaled he wasn't willing to work on compromise bill after BCRA failed. Murkowski was only going to vote NO on BCRA if dems would quickly get on board on follow up bill. LJL at dems fucking up repeatedly.

trump's campaign pledge was BETTER healthcare. if the criticisms of the bill come true, and the number of uninsured starts rising, trump will be crucified in TV ads and other media by dems. they'll pivot seamlessly from "impotent" to "cruel." and trump will probably lose that PR battle, because the numbers are the numbers.